Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $207.62 | 5.240% | $218.4993 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.34 | 9.566% | $15.7118 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
Purchase #3 | $86.82 | 3.250% | $89.6417 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
Purchase #4 | $38.31 | 9.267% | $41.8602 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
Purchase #5 | $24.55 | 11.248% | $27.3114 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
Purchase #6 | $51.25 | 12.755% | $57.7869 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #7 | $154.40 | 7.378% | $165.7916 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $577.29 | $616.6029 | $616.60 | $616.60 | $616.60 |